Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
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Interpretation of Dental Caries
Chapter 33
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Learning Objectives
Lesson 33.1: Interpretation of
Dental Caries
1. Define the key terms associated with the
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Learning Objectives
Lesson 33.1: Interpretation of
Dental Caries (Cont.)
4. Discuss interpretation tips for evaluating
caries on a dental image.
5. Discuss the factors that may influence the
image interpretation of dental caries.
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Learning Objectives
Lesson 33.1: Interpretation of
Dental Caries (Cont.)
6. Do the following related to classifying caries on
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Learning Objectives
Lesson 33.1: Interpretation of
Dental Caries (Cont.)
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Introduction
Purpose
To describe dental caries and caries detection
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Description of Caries
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Description of Caries (Cont.)
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Detection of Caries
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Detection of Caries (Cont.)
Clinical examination and dental images are
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Clinical Examination
Some carious lesions can be detected simply
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Clinical Examination (Cont.)
Color changes may be observed.
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Clinical Examination (Cont.)
Some teeth may exhibit a discolored area or
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Dental Image Examination
A carious area appears radiolucent because
decreased density allows for greater
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Interpretation of Caries
on Dental Images
Interpretation tips
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Interpretation Tips
Proper mounting
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Factors Influencing
Caries Interpretation
Dental images must be of diagnostic quality.
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Classification of Caries
on Dental Images
Interproximal caries
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Interproximal Caries
Interproximal
Between two adjacent surfaces
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Incipient Interproximal Caries
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Moderate Interproximal Caries
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Advanced Interproximal Caries
Advanced interproximal caries extends to or
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Severe Interproximal Caries
Severe interproximal caries extends through
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Occlusal Caries
Occlusal caries are caries that involve the
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Incipient Occlusal Caries
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Moderate Occlusal Caries
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Severe Occlusal Caries
Severe occlusal caries extends into dentin
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Buccal and Lingual Caries
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Root Surface Caries
Root surface caries involves only the roots of
teeth.
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Recurrent Caries
Recurrent caries occurs adjacent to an
existing restoration.
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Rampant Caries
Rampant caries is advanced and severe
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Conditions Resembling Caries
On a dental image, conditions that may be
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Cervical Burnout
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Restorative Materials
Such as composites, silicates, and acrylics
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Attrition
Mechanical wearing down of teeth
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Abrasion
Wearing away of tooth structure from the
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Questions?
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